Ridglan Farms Closes and Dogs Go to New Homes

Jun 16, 2026, 16:36
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A2

Ridglan Farms Closes and Dogs Go to New Homes

Ridglan 農場關閉，狗狗將前往新家

Introduction

Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin is now closed. 475 beagles are leaving the farm. They are going to rescue groups to find new homes.

位於威斯康辛州的 Ridglan 農場現已關閉。475 隻比格犬正離開農場，將前往救援組織以尋找新家。

Main Body

Ridglan Farms had many problems with the law. Former workers said the farm was bad. People protested and some went inside the farm. The police arrested 29 people in April. Finally, the farm lost its license to breed dogs.

Ridglan 農場曾面臨許多法律問題。前員工表示該農場環境惡劣。民眾發起抗議，部分人甚至闖入農場。警方在四月逮捕了 29 人。最終，該農場失去了繁殖犬隻的執照。

Some people say President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. helped close the farm. Other people say animal groups worked for many years to stop the farm. A group called Big Dog Ranch Rescue is taking the dogs now.

有人認為川普總統與小羅伯特·F·甘迺迪協助關閉了該農場。也有人認為是動物保護團體努力多年才阻止了該農場。目前由一個名為 Big Dog Ranch Rescue 的組織接手照顧這些狗。

The owners of Ridglan Farms say they did not hurt the dogs. They say the dogs are healthy. They say the protesters were mean to them. Now, more places in the US are stopping animal tests.

Ridglan 農場的所有者表示他們並未傷害狗狗，並稱狗狗身體健康，且抗議者對他們很刻薄。目前，美國更多地區正停止動物實驗。

Conclusion

The last 475 beagles are now in new places. They are getting medical help. Soon, families will adopt them.

最後 475 隻比格犬現在已前往新環境，正接受醫療協助。不久後，將會有家庭收養牠們。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Action' Shift

Look at how the story moves from things that finished to things that are happening right now. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

1. The Finished Past (Simple) These words describe things that are over. They usually end in -ed.

  • Closed →\rightarrow Finished
  • Protested →\rightarrow Finished
  • Arrested →\rightarrow Finished

2. The Right Now (Progressive) These words use -ing. They show the action is still moving.

  • Leaving →\rightarrow In motion
  • Taking →\rightarrow In motion
  • Getting →\rightarrow In motion

Quick Word Map: People & Places

  • Owners →\rightarrow The bosses
  • Protesters →\rightarrow People who say "Stop!"
  • Rescue groups →\rightarrow People who help animals
  • License →\rightarrow A legal paper that says "You can do this"

Vocabulary Learning

rescue (n.)
A group that saves animals from bad situations
Example:The dog rescue found a new home for the puppy.
protested (v.)
To show that you disagree with something in public
Example:People protested in the street to save the animals.
arrested (v.)
When the police take someone to the police station
Example:The police arrested the man for stealing.
license (n.)
An official paper that says you can do something
Example:You need a license to drive a car.
breed (v.)
To produce baby animals
Example:Some people breed dogs to sell them.
adopt (v.)
To take a pet into your home and care for it
Example:I want to adopt a cat from the shelter.
B2

Ridglan Farms Closes Operations and Transfers Final Research Beagles

Ridglan Farms 停止營運並轉移最後一批研究用比格犬

Introduction

The Ridglan Farms breeding facility in Wisconsin has stopped its operations. As a result, the remaining 475 beagles are being moved to rescue organizations for medical care and adoption.

位於威斯康星州的 Ridglan Farms 繁殖設施已停止營運。因此，剩餘的 475 隻比格犬將被移交至救援組織，以接受醫療照護並尋求領養。

Main Body

The closure of Ridglan Farms follows a long period of legal battles and public protests. Several investigations and reports from former employees led to a legal agreement where the facility had to give up its breeding license. At the same time, animal rights groups organized protests and some entered the facility without permission, which caused police to arrest twenty-nine people in April. Furthermore, organizations like PETA and the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project used lawsuits to try and end the facility's research-breeding model.

Ridglan Farms 的關閉源於長期的法律鬥爭與公眾抗議。多次調查以及前員工的報告促成了一項法律協議，要求該設施放棄其繁殖許可。與此同時，動物權利團體組織了抗議活動，部分人員在未獲許可的情況下進入設施，導致警方在四月逮捕了二十九人。此外，如 PETA 和 Animal Activist Legal Defense Project 等組織，則利用訴訟試圖終結該設施的研究繁殖模式。

Different groups have different views on why the facility closed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) emphasized that this was a result of the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. However, animal welfare organizations asserted that the closure was the result of years of activism and legal work. The transfer of the dogs is being managed by Big Dog Ranch Rescue, a nonprofit based in Florida. This group previously helped remove 1,500 beagles through a financial deal with the owners.

不同團體對於設施關閉的原因看法不一。美國衛生及公共服務部 (HHS) 強調，這是總統川普 (Donald J. Trump) 與衛生部長 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 領導的結果。然而，動物福利組織則堅稱，關閉是多年來積極抗爭與法律工作的结果。狗狗的轉移工作由位於佛羅里達州的非營利組織 Big Dog Ranch Rescue 負責。該組織此前曾透過與業主達成財務協議，協助移走 1,500 隻比格犬。

Ridglan Farms has denied all claims of animal abuse, stating that the dogs are healthy and that the owners were victims of a harassment campaign. This event is part of a larger national trend to reduce animal testing, similar to the 2022 rescue of 4,000 beagles from the Envigo facility in Virginia. Consequently, Congressman Mark Pocan noted that while the closure is positive, the government still needs stronger oversight to prevent regulatory violations.

Ridglan Farms 否認所有虐待動物的指控，聲稱狗狗很健康，且業主是騷擾運動的受害者。此事件是減少動物實驗這一更廣泛全國趨勢的一部分，類似於 2022 年在維吉尼亞州 Envigo 設施中救出 4,000 隻比格犬的行動。因此，國會議員 Mark Pocan 指出，雖然關閉是好事，但政府仍需要更強的監督以防止違反監管規定。

Conclusion

The final 475 beagles are now moving to cage-free shelters for treatment and adoption, which marks the complete closure of the Ridglan Farms site.

最後的 475 隻比格犬目前正被移至無籠庇護所接受治療與領養，這標誌著 Ridglan Farms 設施的完全關閉。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡️ The 'B2 Leap': From Simple Sentences to Logical Bridges

As an A2 student, you usually connect ideas with and, but, or because. To reach B2, you need to use Connecting Adverbs. These are words that tell the reader how two ideas relate to each other, making your English sound professional and fluid.

🛠 The Tool Kit

Look at these words from the text. They aren't just 'filler'; they are directions for the brain:

  • "As a result" →\rightarrow The Logic of Consequence. (A2: "So..." →\rightarrow B2: "As a result, the beagles are moving.")
  • "Furthermore" →\rightarrow The Logic of Addition. (A2: "And also..." →\rightarrow B2: "Furthermore, organizations used lawsuits.")
  • "However" →\rightarrow The Logic of Contrast. (A2: "But..." →\rightarrow B2: "However, animal welfare organizations asserted...")
  • "Consequently" →\rightarrow The Logic of Effect. (A2: "That's why..." →\rightarrow B2: "Consequently, Congressman Mark Pocan noted...")

🧩 How to use them like a Pro

In A2 English, we often put the connector at the start of a short sentence. In B2, we use them to link complex ideas.

The Formula: [Sentence 1]. [Connector], [Sentence 2].

Example from the text: "The facility had to give up its breeding license. At the same time, animal rights groups organized protests..."

🚀 Pro Tip for Fluency

Stop using "But" at the start of every sentence. Try replacing it with "However". Stop using "And" to add a new point. Try "Furthermore".

By swapping these simple words for these 'bridge' words, you move from describing a situation (A2) to analyzing a situation (B2).

Vocabulary Learning

facility (n.)
A building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a specific purpose.
Example:The new research facility is equipped with the latest technology.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing.
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of reviewing the notes before the exam.
asserted (v.)
To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example:The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent of all charges.
harassment (n.)
Aggressive pressure or intimidation directed at someone.
Example:The company has a zero-tolerance policy regarding workplace harassment.
consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened.
Example:The heavy rain lasted all night; consequently, the match was cancelled.
oversight (n.)
The action of overseeing or supervising a process or organization.
Example:The committee provides government oversight to ensure the budget is spent correctly.
regulatory (adj.)
Relating to the control of a particular activity by a set of rules or laws.
Example:The company failed to meet the regulatory requirements for safety.
violations (n.)
Acts of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
Example:The factory was fined for several environmental violations.
C2

Cessation of Operations at Ridglan Farms and Final Transfer of Research Beagles

Ridglan Farms 停止營運及研究用比格犬最終轉移

Introduction

The Ridglan Farms breeding facility in Wisconsin has ceased its operations, resulting in the relocation of the remaining 475 beagles to rescue organizations for rehabilitation and adoption.

位於威斯康辛州的 Ridglan Farms 繁殖設施已停止營運，導致其餘 475 隻比格犬被轉移至救援機構進行康復與領養。

Main Body

The dissolution of Ridglan Farms' operational capacity follows a protracted period of legal contention and civil unrest. Historical antecedents include a series of investigations and testimonies from former employees, which culminated in a legal settlement requiring the facility to surrender its breeding license. Concurrently, animal welfare advocates engaged in systemic pressure campaigns, including demonstrations and unauthorized entries into the facility, the latter of which precipitated police interventions and twenty-nine arrests in April. These activities were augmented by litigation from the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project and advocacy from PETA, who sought the termination of the facility's research-breeding model.

Ridglan Farms 營運能力的解散，是經過一段漫長的法律爭議與社會動盪後發生的。歷史前因包括一系列對前員工的調查與證詞，最終導致法律和解，要求該設施放棄繁殖許可證。同時，動物權利擁護者發起系統性的壓力運動，包括示威與非法進入設施，後者在四月導致警方介入並有 29 人被捕。這些活動也得到了動物權利法律辯護項目 (Animal Activist Legal Defense Project) 的訴訟支持，以及 PETA 的倡導，他們要求終止該設施的研究繁殖模式。

Stakeholder positioning regarding the closure remains divergent. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) attributed the outcome to the administrative leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., framing the event as a policy achievement. Conversely, animal welfare organizations characterized the result as the culmination of multi-year grassroots activism and legal maneuvers. The logistical execution of the transfer involves Big Dog Ranch Rescue, a Florida-based nonprofit whose board includes Lara Trump. This organization, in coordination with the Center for a Humane Economy, previously facilitated the removal of 1,500 beagles through a financial agreement with the facility operators.

不同利益相關者對停業的看法分歧。美國衛生及公共服務部 (HHS) 將結果歸功於總統川普 (Donald J. Trump) 與衛生部長 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 的行政領導，將此事件視為政策成就。相反，動物權利組織將結果形容為多年草根行動與法律手段的累積。轉移過程的物流執行由總部位於佛羅里達州的非營利組織 Big Dog Ranch Rescue 負責，其董事會成員包括 Lara Trump。該組織此前與人道經濟中心 (Center for a Humane Economy) 協作，透過與設施營運方達成財務協議，協助轉移了 1,500 隻比格犬。

Ridglan Farms has maintained a posture of denial regarding allegations of animal mistreatment, asserting that the transferred animals are healthy and that the facility's owners were subjected to a sustained harassment campaign. This event aligns with a broader national trend toward the reduction of animal testing, exemplified by the 2022 removal of 4,000 beagles from the Envigo facility in Virginia. Legislative commentary from Congressman Mark Pocan suggests that while this closure is a positive development, there remains a requirement for more robust federal oversight of state and local regulatory violations.

Ridglan Farms 一直否認虐待動物的指控，堅持轉移的動物是健康的，且設施業主一直遭受持續的騷擾。此事件符合美國減少動物測試的大趨勢，例如 2022 年在維吉尼亞州 Envigo 設施中移走 4,000 隻比格犬的例子。國會議員 Mark Pocan 在立法評論中指出，雖然停業是一個正面發展，但仍需要對州與地方的監管違規行為採取更強有力的聯邦監督。

Conclusion

The final 475 beagles are currently being transitioned to cage-free facilities for medical treatment and eventual adoption, marking the total closure of the Ridglan Farms site.

最後 475 隻比格犬目前正被轉移至無籠設施進行醫療治療並最終等待領養，標誌著 Ridglan Farms 設施全面關閉。

Vocabulary Learning

The Architecture of Nominalization and 'Statist' Prose

To ascend from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond the action-oriented sentence (Subject →\rightarrow Verb →\rightarrow Object) and master the conceptual sentence. This text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs or adjectives into nouns to create an air of objectivity, formality, and distance.

⚡ The Linguistic Shift

Compare the B2 approach with the C2 'Statist' approach found in the text:

  • B2 (Action-based): "The facility stopped operating because people fought in court for a long time."
  • C2 (Nominalized): "The dissolution of Ridglan Farms' operational capacity follows a protracted period of legal contention."

In the C2 version, the 'action' (stopping, fighting) is frozen into 'concepts' (dissolution, contention). This removes the emotional urgency and replaces it with an academic, clinical precision.

🔍 Anatomizing the 'High-Density' Phrases

Observe how the author clusters abstract nouns to pack maximum information into a single clause:

  1. "Historical antecedents" →\rightarrow Instead of saying "What happened in the past," the author uses a noun phrase that signals a scholarly causal link.
  2. "Systemic pressure campaigns" →\rightarrow "Systemic" (Adj) + "Pressure" (Noun acting as Adj) + "Campaigns" (Noun). This creates a complex conceptual object rather than a simple description of an activity.
  3. "Logistical execution of the transfer" →\rightarrow Note the chain of nouns. The focus isn't on who moved the dogs, but on the execution (the process) of the transfer (the event).

🛠 Mastering the 'C2 Pivot'

To implement this in your own writing, avoid starting sentences with people. Instead, start with the state of affairs.

Formula: [Abstract Noun] + [Prepositional Phrase] + [Stative Verb] + [Abstract Outcome]

Example from text: "Stakeholder positioning [Abstract Noun] regarding the closure [Prep Phrase] remains [Stative Verb] divergent [Outcome]."

By shifting the focus from the actors (the people) to the positioning (the concept), the writer achieves a level of detachment characteristic of high-level diplomatic, legal, and academic English.

Vocabulary Learning

dissolution (n.)
The closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body.
Example:The dissolution of the partnership was inevitable after the two founders disagreed on the company's direction.
protracted (adj.)
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or desired.
Example:The two nations were locked in a protracted diplomatic dispute that lasted for over a decade.
antecedents (n.)
A person's ancestors or family and education; a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
Example:The historian examined the social antecedents of the revolution to understand why the public was so restless.
culminated (v.)
Reached a climax or its highest point of development.
Example:Years of rigorous training culminated in a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
precipitated (v.)
Caused an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable, to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
Example:The sudden stock market crash precipitated a global economic crisis.
divergent (adj.)
Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
Example:Despite their shared goal, the two political parties held divergent views on how to achieve tax reform.
posture (n.)
A particular approach or attitude adopted by a person or organization, especially one that is intended to influence others.
Example:The company maintained a defensive posture during the press conference to avoid admitting fault.
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